Diseases and conditions
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It is an infectious disease, the main symptom of which is convulsive muscle contraction. The causative agent of infection enters the body through the wound surface, for example, it can be cracks, burns, abrasions, wounds or punctures. Treatment can give good results, but only if diagnosed early, in some cases a fatal outcome is not ruled out. This disease can also be prevented by performing a complex of vaccinations
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Werlhof's disease is a severe pathology of the blood, which is characterized by a decrease in the number of platelets, an increase in their tendency to stick together (aggregation) and the occurrence of pinpoint hemorrhages and hematomas under the skin. This disease has been known since ancient times. In 1735, the German physician Paul Werlhof described the symptoms of this disease. Currently, this is one of the most common blood pathologies. Another name for Werlhof's disease is thrombocytopenic purpura
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How to treat ears correctly? This question worries those who often experience inflammation of the ear canal. For therapy, you can use medications, as well as alternative methods that give a good result
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Most often, men treat their he alth with disdain, but this is fundamentally wrong behavior. Recently, high hemoglobin in men is very common and carries more danger than it might seem at first glance
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The phenomenon in which a person experiences discomfort in the process of swallowing or cannot swallow anything at all (food, water, saliva) is called dysphagia. A single manifestation of such a condition can alert a person, and if such a phenomenon has manifested itself repeatedly, then it is necessary to consult a doctor in order to make a diagnosis and conduct effective therapy
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It often happens that a person feels different tastes in his mouth: bitter, sweet sour, and so on. Should I be worried about this and should I see a doctor?
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What is a warty nevus? Why is this skin protrusion dangerous? We will answer these and other questions regarding the mentioned disease below
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Suddenly my leg cramped. What to do? First you need to relieve the spasm, then find out the causes of the pain and constantly engage in prevention
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Ringworm in a dog is dangerous because it can infect not only other animals, but also people. How to determine that your animal is sick, and how to cure it, read on
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Stuffy nose: what to do to make the disease go away? A few tips on how to quickly get rid of a runny nose at home
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Internal bleeding is the outpouring of blood caused by damage to the venous or arterial vessels in the cavity of the internal organs of a person
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Injury to the meniscus is a relatively common phenomenon, the usual cause of injury is a sharp and deep flexion in the knee joint. Athletes are most commonly affected by these injuries. There are several types of meniscal injuries
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The medical term "sprain" implies a complete or partial tear of a ligament caused by a traumatic effect on the ligamentous apparatus of a particular joint
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The first case of isolation from human blood of the West Nile virus was recorded in 1937 in Uganda. Further studies have shown that the causative agent of this disease is a representative of the flavovirus group
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Deformed arthrosis of the knee joint is a disease caused by dystrophic-degenerative changes in tissues. This disease most often affects older people
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Intestinal infection with damage to the mucous membrane of the distal colon, the causative agents of which are microbes of shigella, is called dysentery, or shigellosis. Bacteria are rod-shaped in shape, their other name is dysentery bacillus. The development of the disease occurs as follows. Initially, microorganisms develop in the small intestine and then penetrate into the epithelial tissues of the large intestine, where they actively multiply, capturing the entire surface of the intestine
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Today we propose to talk about the varieties of the fungus. This is the most common disease among the inhabitants of our planet. Surely many at least once in their lives have heard the term "mycosis", but what does it mean? This is a whole vast group of diseases that are caused by microscopic organisms that adversely affect the human body. This may be a lesion of the skin (in this case, the disease is referred to as "dermatomycosis") or nail plates (the medical term is appropriate here - "onychomycosis")
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Trichophytosis in humans is a fairly common disease when it comes to lichen. To many, this term may seem unfamiliar. In fact, under it lies the well-known ringworm. It can be easily picked up by talking to a street cat. The price of a moment of tenderness is often this unpleasant disease
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Reactive arthritis is a disease in which there is inflammation of several joints, which, in turn, occurs after suffering a serious infectious disease. In this article, we will consider this disease in as much detail as possible, its symptoms and the main methods of treatment
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Treatment of meningitis is carried out only in a hospital. It depends on the type of meningitis (serous or purulent), the level of inflammation, whether there is a violation of consciousness. The general principles that the doctor is guided by when prescribing treatment are described below
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Today, three out of a hundred adults and two out of five hundred children are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. This is a psychological disease that requires mandatory treatment. We offer you to get acquainted with the symptoms of ACS, the causes of its occurrence, as well as possible treatment options
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Almost all human organs can be prone to neoplasms. The pancreas is no exception. A pseudocyst is the same neoplasm that can be located on the head, the body itself or the tail of the organ. Most often, this pathology may not be diagnosed for a long time due to the absence of specific symptoms. Often, patients do not experience any discomfort at all
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Cough treatment with propolis is a fairly common method that brings quick and positive results. With the help of this natural product, you can cure a cough in just a matter of days. Moreover, it is recommended for both adults and children and has practically no contraindications
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From the appearance of various ailments, unfortunately, no one is immune. Calcifications in the liver and spleen - what is it? It is this question that worries many people who are faced with this problem
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Extrusion is one of the stages in the development of an intervertebral hernia. And today, many people are faced with a similar diagnosis. That is why patients are interested in information about the causes, symptoms and modern methods of treating this condition
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The causes of unpleasant symptoms on the face are always a decrease in overall well-being. It is necessary to determine which provocateur significantly affects human immunity
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Primary hyperparathyroidism is a severe endocrine disease characterized by increased secretion of the parathyroid glands. Pathology affects primarily the bone apparatus and kidneys. What are the reasons for this violation? And how to recognize the initial signs of the disease? We will answer these questions in the article
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Hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands is a pathology in which they greatly increase in size. This condition leads to an increase in the function of the organ. This is fraught with serious consequences. Why does this pathology occur? What is the reason, what are the prerequisites? By what symptoms can you find out about the problem? And most importantly, how do you deal with it?
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Know how to cure a runny nose, any person should, because this trouble falls upon us with almost every change of seasons. However, there are options: you can use pharmaceutical preparations or folk remedies
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Temperature after laparoscopy is both a sign of a normal physiological process and a symptom of a pathological condition. The recovery period, spent under the supervision of medical professionals, reduces the risk of adverse effects, and if they occur, allows them to be eliminated as quickly as possible
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Disorders of the pituitary gland are diseases that in recent years have been diagnosed more often than before. Each person needs to imagine such problems in general terms in order to consult a doctor for a detailed diagnosis at the first symptoms. It must be understood that diseases associated with impaired activity of the pituitary gland are dangerous - this is not only a decrease in the quality of life, but also a high probability of various complications
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Acute enterocolitis is a fairly common disease that is accompanied by inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. As a rule, the process extends to the tissues of the large and small intestine (and is often accompanied by gastritis)
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Enterocolitis is a fairly common disease, accompanied by inflammation of the mucous membrane of the small or large intestine. Such a disease can occur for various reasons. However, it is important to know what the symptoms of enterocolitis look like
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Each of us periodically feels tingling in the legs, especially after prolonged sitting in an uncomfortable position. However, there are cases when such a phenomenon occurs spontaneously and for no apparent reason. It is worth considering whether this is such a harmless symptom?
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One of the most dangerous oncological diseases known to modern medicine is Hodgkin's lymphoma. Malignant processes affect the lymphatic system. The disease got its name on the initiative of WHO in 2001, but cancer itself was described as early as 1832. It was in honor of the author of those works, the English doctor Hodgkin, that the disease was named. Alternative names - granuloma, lymphogranulomatosis
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According to statistics, most Achilles tendon ruptures are recorded among people involved in active sports. This is an injury in which the tendon that connects the muscles of the back of the leg to the calcaneus is completely or partially torn
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Most people have had to feel heaviness in their legs. In most cases, this condition is due to a strong load and pressure exerted on the legs. In this case, this is a completely normal reaction of your body to the load. However, what are the causes of heaviness in the legs, if you did not do exhausting exercises and did not load your legs at all? Find out in the article
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Arthritis of the foot is a lesion of the joints, manifested by inflammation of any part of the foot. This is a very unpleasant and painful pathology, which is accompanied by deformation. As a result, there are difficulties when walking, choosing shoes, as well as psychological disorders
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Hypertrophy of such an organ as the heart is a phenomenon that occurs quite often. At the same time, muscles, various departments are affected, blood flow worsens. Most often, changes in the left ventricle are diagnosed. But the right ventricle can also be problematic, hypertrophy of its muscle tissue is often found in children
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According to the World He alth Organization, about 15% of the world's population suffer from some form of cat allergy. How does this condition manifest itself, why does it occur and what are the most effective methods of dealing with it?